Specialist Family Violence Practitioner- Victim Survivor Responses

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights.

We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

• Preston Office on Wurundjeri Country
• 3 Permanent roles available
• 2 Full time and 1 Part-Time (0.8 FTE) role
• $110k pa (pro rata 0.8) + Super & Salary Packaging

The Opportunity and Role Responsibilities

This Specialist Family Violence Practitioner- Victim Survivor Responses role will work directly with victim survivor of family violence who have been identified as suitable for a brief, intermediate or intensive specialist family violence response who have been referred via local intake points or via orange door.

This role will complete risk assessment with victim survivors and children in accordance with Victoria’s Multi Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) framework. In collaboration with victim survivor identify specialist family violence needs assessments which address the relevant domains outlined in the Case Management Program Requirements (Family Safety Victoria). Further be able to provide support to victim survivor navigating complex service system responses

About You

The successful candidate will hold a minimum Bachelor level qualification in Social Work or recent employment in the family violence sector or equivalency met through the Rec 209 - 7 Equivalency Principles in line with the minimum mandatory qualification requirements. Please see https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualificationsspecialist-family-violence-practitioners for further information.

Previous experience working with family violence victim survivors and doing risk assessment and safety planning is desirable.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by COB Friday 22nd of May 2026

Queries to Victoria Hobson - Senior Manager on 03 9458 9270

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.